Association of the mediterranean diet with mental well-being: a cross-sectional study among adults living in Lebanon by Razan Youssef, Daniel Bou Najm, Malak Al-Bourji, Paula Hage Boutros

“…Subsequently, a hierarchical linear regression analysis was implemented for the multivariate analysis. Results After adjusting for confounding variables, a positive correlation was reported between MD adherence and mental well-being (B = 0.89, SE = 0.19, p < 0.001, 95% CI [0.51, 1.28]). …”
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Semiquantitative Risk Evaluation Reveals Drivers of African Swine Fever Virus Transmission in Smallholder Pig Farms and Gaps in Biosecurity, Tanzania by Folorunso O. Fasina, Niwael Mtui-Malamsha, Hezron E. Nonga, Svetlana Ranga, Rosamystica M. Sambu, Jerome Majaliwa, Enos Kamani, Sam Okuthe, Fredrick Kivaria, Charles Bebay, Mary-Louise Penrith

“…We conducted semiquantitative field investigations and rapid risk assessment (RRA) to understand the risk factors and drivers of ASF virus (ASFV) amplification and transmission in smallholder pig farms, and determine the gaps in biosecurity through hazard profiling, focus group discussions and expert opinion. …”
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Client satisfaction among people living with HIV attending an anti-retroviral therapy center with special emphasis on the sexual minority population at a teaching institution in We... by Ishita Sarkar, Rahul Biswas, Sanghamitra Maulik, Ananya Ramanandi, Ankit Das, Debjani Guchhait

“…The provision of increased space in the ART center and toilet facility and implementation of regular induction and refresher training for health care personnel may go a long way in further enhancement of patient satisfaction among both groups.…”
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Editorial by Christian Gütl

“…&amp;nbsp;Icaro Prado Fernandes and Luiz Eduardo Galv&amp;atilde;o Martins from Brazil propose in their article a method to prioritize test cases based on human knowledge using a combination of factors evaluated in an assessment answered by 29 software industry professionals and 5 academics.…”
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A synergistic approach using digital twins and statistical machine learning for intelligent residential energy modelling by Ahmad Almadhor, Shtwai Alsubai, Natalia Kryvinska, Nejib Ghazouani, Belgacem Bouallegue, Abdullah Al Hejaili, Gabriel Avelino Sampedro

“…The framework encompasses comprehensive data preprocessing, feature engineering, and the implementation of cutting-edge AI techniques, highlighting the transformative potential of this integrated approach. …”
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Bacteriological threats in water sports: Challenges and Health Risks in the Lead - Up to Major Sporting Events by Natalia Kucharczyk, Klara Andrzejczak, Wiktor Witkowski, Agata Sternak, Dagmara Gaweł-Dąbrowska

“…Understanding these risks and implementing preventive measures are crucial for ensuring the safety and health of athletes and participants in water-based sports events. …”
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Emergency Department Activity during Lockdown in a Teaching Hospital, Hub Center, for COVID-19 by R. Amadori, R. Buscemi, A. Desando, F. Grillo, V. Remorgida, D. Surico

“…We then analyzed the association between factors and outcomes for categorical variables (expressed as a number and percentage of the total) using the chi-square test (χ2). …”
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Transforming care: a study on physicians’ awareness, attitudes, and barriers to pressure injury prevention in medical wards in Jordan by Enas A. Assaf, Enas A. Assaf, Rahaf Alkhresheh, Haleama Al Sabbah, Hekmat Al-Akash

“…Descriptive statistics, including mean (M) and standard deviation (SD), were used to analyze the total scores, while a linear multiple regression model was applied to identify factors influencing knowledge, attitudes, and barriers toward pressure injury prevention in Jordanian medical wards.ResultsThe study found that physicians demonstrated good knowledge but exhibited weak attitudes and recognized significant barriers toward pressure injury prevention. …”
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“I made friends a lot more easily”: children and families’ experiences of social group programs for children on the autism spectrum by Maya Hayden-Evans, Bahareh Afsharnejad, Elinda Ai Lim Lee, Ben Milbourn, Tanya Picen, Mathew Johnson, Sven Bölte, Sonya Girdler

“…Results Findings suggest SSGPs such as KONTAKT™, implementing multiple teaching strategies, and less structured social group activities such as ART Legends can both have a perceived positive influence on outcomes. …”
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The Application Effect of Craniotomy through Transsylvian Rolandic Point-Insular Approach on Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Posterior Basal Ganglia by Guobing Wang, Xin Chen, Linghu Meng, Ying Liu, Yongjian Dai, Wenxin Wang

“…This approach is highly safe and feasible for implementation in clinical practice.…”
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Evaluation of biopsychosocial model for pain management in post-oral cancer therapy patients by K. Patil, M. K. Kaggare Puttaraju, E. Solayappan

“…Palliative care was provided in psychological aspect through implementation of exercise, meditation, music therapy. …”
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Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis among surgical patients: results from a retrospective observational study at a public hospital in Liberia by Michelle Niescierenko, John Shakpeh, Kayla Enriquez, Saned Raouf, Finda Mayah-Toto

“…More studies need to be done to explore the contributing factors to this. Implementing mechanisms to achieve proper use of SAP is needed.…”
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Summary of the best evidence for risk stratification of exercise rehabilitation in patients with a cardiac implantable electronic device by Ruiqing Di, Zheng Huang, Huifang Huang, Siyu Li, Xing Gao, Jingshuang Bai

“…Early identification, timely prevention and control of sports-related risk factors, and enhanced supervision and guidance can provide a basis for the formulation of sports programmes and the setting of sports monitoring levels.ObjectiveThis study aimed to retrieve, evaluate, and integrate evidence for the stratified management of motor risk in patients with a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED).MethodsWe searched for evidence according to the “6S” model of evidence-based resources. …”
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Change management – digitalisation of labor room: A mixed-methods study to assess the level of acceptance of ‘Arc Partograph’ application to go paperless in labor rooms by Gaurang Narayan, Alka Patankar, Daya Narayan, Tarun Kumar Suvvari, Anchit Chauhan

“…No significant associations were found between socio-demographic factors and willingness to adopt digital tools. The FGD revealed diverse perceptions, identifying both facilitators and barriers to digital change management. …”
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Enhancing air quality index forecast with string reduction, entropy weight and similarity measure using K-means clustering for fuzzy inference system by Kulandhainadar Mariavalavan Ordenshiya, Govindasamy Krishnamoorthy Revathi

“…The proposed SR-EW-SM-KMC approach is implemented in a FIS model within MATLAB to forecast AQI in both regression and classification scenarios. …”
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Temporal trends in vaccine hesitancy among Caribbean health workers: analysis of 2021 and 2024 surveys by Martha Velandia-Gonzalez, Tamara Rivera, E. Benjamín Puertas, Dale A. Rhoda, Jennifer Brustrom

“…The second survey took place in the post-pandemic era when COVID-19 vaccines were easily obtainable and after countries and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) implemented interventions to address vaccine hesitancy (January–March 2024). …”
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Professional judgement: a social practice perspective on a multiple mini-interview for specialty training selection by Chris Roberts, Annette Burgess, Karyn Mossman, Koshila Kumar

“…By linking MMI practices to the broader work-based assessment literature, we contribute to advancing the design and implementation of more valid and fair selection tools for postgraduate training. …”
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The Analysis of 3D Printing Thermoplastic Materials by Using FDM Technique by Shoukat Ali noonari, Amna Hafeez rajout, Hamza Shaikh Shaikh, Jabir Ali Ali, Aftab Ahmed Khuhro Khuhro, Faheem Ahmed Solangi Solangi

“… The size of the production run and the geometric complexity of the component are the primary factors limiting the use of standard manufacturing methods; thus, we are often compelled to employ procedures and equipment that raise the element's final cost. …”
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Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use Among Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Attending Primary Care-Based Memory Clinics by Rishabh Sharma, Linda Lee, Feng Chang, Tejal Patel

“…The study identified PIMs and analyzed associated risk factors using bivariate logistic regression. Of 44 older adults, 47.7% (n = 21) were detected with one PIM based on Beers Criteria^® 2023, and 27.2% (n = 12) were identified with at least one PIM using STOPP criteria. …”
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Patient-facing chatbots: Enhancing healthcare accessibility while navigating digital literacy challenges and isolation risks—a mixed-methods study by Annie A Moore, Jessica R Ellis, Natalia Dellavalle, Marlee Akerson, Matt Andazola, Eric G Campbell, Matthew DeCamp

“…Although our findings are limited to one health system's existing chatbot users, as patient-facing chatbots expand, attention to these factors can support healthcare systems’ efforts to design chatbots that meet the unique communication needs of all patients, expressly those at risk of digital isolation.…”
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